Barekel - Pithora, Mahasamund

Barekel is a village situated in the Pithora tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pithaura and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Barekel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barekel is 446428. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.36 hectares and falls under the 493551 pincode. Bagbahara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Barekel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mahasamund Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Barekel

According to the 2011 Census, Barekel village had a total population of 677 people, including 320 males and 357 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.88%, with male literacy at 84.75% and female literacy at 56.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 383.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Barekel

Barekel is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Barekel

Barekel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bagbahra, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagbahara to Barekel is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Barekel is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barekel

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Barekel village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Barekel

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barekel village are given below:

FAQs about Barekel